Jonathan Bailey, who plays the the role of Prince Fiyero in the 2024 Wicked movie and it's upcoming sequel was recently named as People Magazine' "Sexist Man Alive." According to Variety, news about Bailey earning the top spot was announced during his appearance on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday. During his conversation with Fallon, Jonathan Bailey spoke about the honor and said:"It’s an honor of a lifetime. And I want to say, Jimmy, thank you so much for turning it down so I could be here.”Jonathan Bailey now joins the likes of John Krasinski, Chris Evans, Paul, Rudd, Michael B. Jordan and even Mel Gibson, who was the first person to receive this title back in 1985. During his appearance on The Tonight Show, the "Broadchurch" actor recalled how he learned, while performing in Richard II, that he was being bestowed with this honor. He said:"The only thing madder than doing ‘Richard II’ was to be invited into this. And also in 2025, I’m sort of thrilled that People Magazine has invited someone in, to bestow this honor on someone who can really cherish the value of a sexy man.”More about Jonathan Bailey, as he is named People Magazine' "Sexist Man Alive" in their 40th issueJonathan Bailey was born in Wallingford, Oxfordshire on February 25, 1988, and grew up with his three older sisters in the small village of Benson. According to TIME, he showed an eagerness for the performing arts from a young age, with his first performance being in a school production of Noah's Ark.Jonathan Bailey starred in numerous plays and shows, including the 2016 drama "Crashing," starring Pheobe Waller-Bridge and appeared in the 2018 musical "Company." According to Variety, in his role as Jamie in the popular musical, Bailey won the award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Laurence Oliver Awards.However, it was his role as Anthony Bridgerton, the 9th Viscount, in the Netflix series "Bridgerton" that brought him widespread success and recognition. In his recent interview with People Magazine for their 2025 Sexiest Man Alive issue, published on November 3, Bailey recounted the moment he realized his newfound fame following his role as Anthony Bridgerton. He said:"I had the radio set for my alarm, and one morning it went off with, ‘Here’s the news at 7. But just before we go, can we talk about Jonathan Bailey?’ I was like, ‘Where is my journal? Is this real?’ It was wild.”He further added:"You get to a point where you look back and you go, ‘Wow,’ but you never for a second think that’s where you’re headed,” he says. “You know, to be able to do things that you dream of.”Since then, he has appeared in other shows like "Fellow Travelers," starring opposite Matt Bomer, a role that earned an Emmy nomination and other accolades. Most recently, the beloved actor appeared in the role of Prince Fiyero Tigelaar in the 2024 fantasy drama, "Wicked," starring alongside Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and others.In the photoshoot for People Magazine' Sexist Man Alive issue, Bailey can be seen posing shirtless on the beach with his beloved dog, Benson. According to USA Today, on Monday, Jonathan Bailey became the first openly gay man to be given this title in the forty-year publication history of the issue.Jonathan Bailey is now gearing up for the release of the much anticipated "Wicked: For Good" film, set to premiere later this month on November 21.